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This lead guitar lesson will explain two picking techniques used in lead guitar playing, the most common of these being alternate picking.
As the name suggests it involves an alternating pattern of up and down strokes. So, for example to play the C major scale using three notes per string, using alternate picking, we first start with a downstroke on the C note. Next, an upstroke on the D note followed by a downstroke on the E note. We then move to the A string where the F note is an upstroke followed by a downstroke on the G note and then an upstroke on the A, and so on. We simply continue with alternating up and downstrokes to complete the scale.
The advantages of alternate picking are that the up and downstrokes help us stay in time and maintain a consistent rhythm with our playing. There is a better economy of movement using alternate picking over using purely down strokes, this translates to greater speed, potentially double the speed compared to just using down strokes. Alternate picking is probably the most common type of picking technique in lead guitar playing and should be learnt before other styles of picking are learnt.
Another style of picking less commonly used in lead guitar playing is sweep picking. This too has its advantages when implemented in a certain context of playing. Sweep picking is a continuous stroke over many strings in one single movement. It is similar to playing a chord, but without letting the notes ring out. This style of picking is used with one note per string with the next note on the adjacent string. Sweep picking enables the best economy of movement when crossing consecutive strings by allowing the pick to travel the least amount of distance in order to hit the notes.
When learning lead guitar it is important to practice proper picking technique. A good starting place is to repeat a scale pattern using purely alternate picking. Gradually increase your speed as you improve but not to the point in which your playing gets sloppy. As you practice this type of exercise, your timing, rhythm and precision will improve which will be greatly beneficial to your lead playing. An important lead guitar lesson tip is to start slowly and to always use a metronome to stay in time.
Thank you for reading this lead guitar lesson and best of luck with your guitar playing.
Nick Dillon is an experienced guitar player and enjoys exploring different sounds, genres and styles of music. His musical development and creativity relies much upon his pursuit to learn scales and master lead guitar techniques. To Learn Guitar Scales and master Lead Guitar quickly; click here now, Learn Guitar Scales